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Renovation ROI in East South Central

Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee. Lowest construction costs in the country, and lower resale premiums too. Keep large projects modest.

Cost vs national

90%

Resale gains vs national

84%

Best payback

181%

#	Project	Cost	Value added	% recouped
1	Garage door replacement	$3,870	$7,007	181%
2	Steel entry door replacement	$2,160	$3,790	175%
3	Manufactured stone veneer	$9,900	$14,137	143%
4	New hardwood flooring	$6,750	$7,434	110%
5	Attic insulation (fiberglass)	$2,160	$2,016	93%
6	Landscaping refresh	$5,400	$5,040	93%
7	Minor kitchen remodel	$24,750	$22,176	90%
8	Fiber-cement siding replacement	$18,540	$15,401	83%
9	Deck addition (wood)	$16,200	$12,550	77%
10	Vinyl siding replacement	$15,660	$11,693	75%
11	Bathroom remodel (midrange)	$22,770	$15,726	69%
12	Basement finishing	$49,500	$32,340	65%
13	Heat pump HVAC conversion	$16,200	$10,282	63%
14	Window replacement (vinyl)	$19,170	$11,988	63%
15	Deck addition (composite)	$22,500	$13,860	62%
16	Window replacement (wood)	$22,500	$13,440	60%
17	Paver patio addition	$10,800	$6,048	56%
18	Solar panel system	$22,500	$12,600	56%
19	Roof replacement (asphalt)	$27,630	$14,699	53%
20	Bathroom addition	$57,600	$28,493	49%
21	Universal design bathroom	$37,800	$18,346	49%
22	Major kitchen remodel (midrange)	$72,000	$33,600	47%
23	Roof replacement (metal)	$44,100	$19,757	45%
24	Bathroom remodel (upscale)	$72,000	$30,240	42%
25	In-ground pool	$58,500	$23,478	40%
26	Major kitchen remodel (upscale)	$142,200	$47,779	34%
27	Primary suite addition	$153,000	$49,980	33%

Planning estimates before home-value adjustment. Pick your state in the calculator for a personalised version.

Frequently asked questions

Which renovations pay back best in the East South Central region?

On our estimates, garage door replacement, steel entry door replacement, manufactured stone veneer recoup the largest share of their cost in East South Central (Alabama, Kentucky, Mississippi, Tennessee).

Are renovations more expensive in East South Central?

We estimate project costs at about 90% of the national average and resale gains at about 84%. Metro areas within the division can differ a lot from these averages.

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